12 months! Happy Birthday Kumi!!

12 whole months! I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that the 6 pounds 2 ounces that came out of my body is now an entire year older and almost 20 pounds heavier. The image above is the card my friend Sachi painted for Kumi. Isn't it beautiful? We had a fun birthday at the aquarium today.

This has been an extremely busy month. Many birthdays, a wedding, a trip to Los Angeles, a new illustration client and two seasons of "Six Feet Under" to enjoy....not to mention the Harry Potter madness. Two years ago, I read The Half Blood Prince in one sitting but now, it's harder to find that kind of chunk of time.

I don't know why, but I haven't been taking as many pictures lately. I've been more intent on reveling in events rather than clicking away with a camera -- I think I took about 10 pictures total while in L.A. My favorite is the series I took of her in a tutu my mom had lying around:

She is oh-so-close to walking. And is an avid dancer and likes to do a little yoga.

Ah...I haven't slept much since returning from L.A. -- obviously not jetlag, but I'm feeling weary from the travels. I will write more later, but for now, I think I'll just leave you with her big, big eyes and my double chin.